michaely@uhunix1.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu (Michael Yokoyama) (03/16/91)
I would appreciate suggestions on models/vendors to construct a 386
system from scratch. Complete system would have:
- 386/33 processor - 64K Cache RAM
- 4MB main RAM - 100 MB or more hard disk
- 3-1/2 and 5-1/4 high density drives - SuperVGA or VGA card & monitor
- 1 parallel and 1 serial port - Mouse
Best price so far is Gateway 2000 for complete system. They want 2795
for a 80MB system. Please email replies, I'll summarize and post the results.
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michaely@uhccux.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu 21 deg. 19' N; 157 deg. 52' Wjgay@digi.lonestar.org (john gay) (03/21/91)
From article <11980@uhccux.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu>, by michaely@uhunix1.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu (Michael Yokoyama): > I would appreciate suggestions on models/vendors to construct a 386 > system from scratch. Complete system would have: > > - 386/33 processor - 64K Cache RAM > - 4MB main RAM - 100 MB or more hard disk > - 3-1/2 and 5-1/4 high density drives - SuperVGA or VGA card & monitor > - 1 parallel and 1 serial port - Mouse > > Best price so far is Gateway 2000 for complete system. They want 2795 > for a 80MB system. Please email replies, I'll summarize and post the results. > > -- > -- > Michael M. Yokoyama Graduate Student; University of Hawaii > michaely@uhccux.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu 21 deg. 19' N; 157 deg. 52' W Michael, I tried emailing this to you, but it kept bouncing - so I decided to post. I have compiled a partial list of vendors from PC Week magazine. If you know someone that takes PC Week (maybe one of the sys admins or a prof) then you should get a copy and look in the classified section for a complete list. If you order from any of these companies then let me know of your experiences. I am trying to keep the list up to date. john gay. International Data Systems (IDS): no address given no personal or friends experience check with the net Sales: (714)530-8677 Support: (714)530-8697 Fax: (714)530-0815 Motherboards (AMI, Micronics, Mylex) Hard Drives (CDC/Imprimis, Maxtor, Conner, Micropolis, Fujitsu) Network stuff (Novell, 3com, arcnet, Western Digital) Visa/MasterCard/AMEX Washburn & Co., Distributors: no address given no personal or friends experience check with the net Sales: (800)836-8026 Fax: (716)381-7549 Motherboards (AMI) Visa/MasterCard PC Pros: 8205 S. Cass Ave.; Darien, IL 60559 no personal or friends experience check with the net Sales: (708)810-1010 Fax: (708)810-9490 Motherboards (AMI) Hard Drives (Maxtor, Microscience) Coprocessors Visa/MasterCard/AMEX USM Distributors: 43104 Christy St; Fremont, CA 94538 no personal or friends experience check with the net Sales: (415)623-9040 : (415)952-5885 : (714)255-0113 : (408)980-0602 Fax: (415)623-7592 Motherboards (AMI, Micronics, Mylex, Omnitel) Systems does not say what credit cards Memory: The Chip Merchant: 9541 Ridgehaven Court, Suite A; San Diego, CA 92123 had friend(s) buy from (will sell to individuals at price + 10% (from a friend's order 1.5 yrs ago) better ask) Sales: (619)268-4774 Fax: (619)268-0874 RAM, processors, co-processors, etc. No credit cards accepted (from add - although I think my friend bought using a VISA) ELKCO Corp.: 2 Hawthorne St; N. Grafton, MA 01536 1 recommendation from the net Sales: (800)24-ELKCO (I guess they all are) : (508)839-2111 Fax: (508)839-7753 RAM, processors, co-processors, etc. VISA/Mastercard Peripheral Outlet: 314 S. BDWY; Ada, OK 74820 1 recommendation from the net Sales: (800)332-6581 : (405)332-6581 Fax: (405)436-2245 RAM, processors, co-processors, etc. VISA/Mastercard (add 3%) Sabina International: 675 Brea Canyon Road, Sutie #5; Walnut, CA 91789 had friend(s) buy from 1 DISrecommendation from the net "prices advertised are large lot prices, they ship slowly, and they don't have anyone there who speaks English well enough to find a restroom." Sales: (800)2-SABINA (cute, huh?) : (714)594-6336 Fax: (714)595-4008 RAM, processors, co-processors, etc. VISA/Mastercard Turbo Computer: 674 Foxon Rd.; East Haven, CT 06512 no personal or friends experience check with the net Sales: (800)822-8386 : (203)469-8857 Fax: (203)468-7507 RAM, processors, co-processors, etc. VISA/Mastercard/Discover BJS Electronics: 1400 Coleman Ave., Suite H18; Santa Clara, CA 95050 no personal or friends experience check with the net Sales: (800)334-CHIP (another cute one) : (408)748-9762 Fax: (408)748-0284 RAM, processors, co-processors, etc. VISA/Mastercard/COD Sigma Data: Scytheville Row; P.O. Box 1790; New London, NH 03257 no personal or friends experience check with the net Sales: (800)446-4525 : (603)526-6909 Fax: (603)526-6915 RAM, processors, co-processors, etc. doesn't say about credit cards
pjh@mccc.edu (Pete Holsberg) (03/22/91)
In article <1991Mar20.162044.10951@digi.lonestar.org> jgay@digi.lonestar.org (john gay) writes:
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=Washburn & Co., Distributors: no address given
=no personal or friends experience check with the net
= Sales: (800)836-8026
= Fax: (716)381-7549
=Motherboards (AMI)
=Visa/MasterCard
An excellent source of solid motherboards -- although not as inexpensive
as most -- from a guy who is a true expert and who provides excellent support.
Pete
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Internet: pjh@mccc.edu Trenton Computer Festival -- 4/20-21/91wes@harem.clydeunix.com (Wes Peters) (04/10/91)
From article <11980@uhccux.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu>, by michaely@uhunix1.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu (Michael Yokoyama): > I would appreciate suggestions on models/vendors to construct a 386 > system from scratch. Complete system would have: > [...] > Best price so far is Gateway 2000 for complete system. They want 2795 > for a 80MB system. Please email replies, I'll summarize and post the results. In article <1991Mar20.162044.10951@digi.lonestar.org>, jgay@digi.lonestar.org (john gay) replies: > I have compiled a partial list of vendors from PC Week magazine. If you > know someone that takes PC Week (maybe one of the sys admins or a prof) > then you should get a copy and look in the classified section for a complete > list. If you order from any of these companies then let me know of your > experiences. I am trying to keep the list up to date. If you're really serious about buying a PC-class computer mail order, pick up a copy of _Computer Shopper_ magazine. They run about 700 pages 11x17 pages each month, and are about 50% ads. While you're poking around in there, look at Blue Dolphin Computers. I haven't talked to anyone who's bought from them, but their prices are pretty good. Also Insight, which is the new CPU-hardware side of Hard Drives International, as good a mail order company as you will find (IMHO). Wes Peters -- #include <std/disclaimer.h> | The worst day sailing My opinions, your screen. | is much better than Raxco had nothing to do with this! | the best day at work. Wes Peters: wes@harem.clydeunix.com uunet!viusys!uxui!unislc!harem!wes
phil@sequent.com (04/12/91)
In article <190@harem.clydeunix.com> wes@harem.clydeunix.com (Wes Peters) writes: |From article <11980@uhccux.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu>, by michaely@uhunix1.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu (Michael Yokoyama): |> I would appreciate suggestions on models/vendors to construct a 386 |> system from scratch. Complete system would have: |> [...] |> Best price so far is Gateway 2000 for complete system. They want 2795 |> for a 80MB system. Please email replies, I'll summarize and post the results. I mail ordered the 33Mhz Gateway 2000 system last Friday and they mentioned they have dropped their prices, the "best buy" system that was $2795 is now $2595 and the standard 33 Mhz system also dropped by $200. It really looks like a "great" buy to me. -- Phil Hochstetler UUCP: uunet!sequent!phil Sequent Computer Systems INTERNET: phil@sequent.com Beaverton, Oregon -- Phil Hochstetler UUCP: uunet!sequent!phil Sequent Computer Systems INTERNET: phil@sequent.com Beaverton, Oregon
ckp@grebyn.com (Checkpoint Technologies) (04/12/91)
[ Favorable comments about of Gateway 200 deleted ]
I've got my sights set on an ALR Business VEISA 101. 33MHz 386,
expandable to 49 Meg (!), 3 ISA and 3 32-bit EISA slots, replaceable
CPU card. (I like expansion options.) I have seen the technical specs,
I know some of the drawbacks (desktop case has few drive bays, CPU cache
is an option, etc.), and confirmation that it'll run ISC Unix. A
bare-bones system w/ 1 Meg is about $1600 from a local store.
I'm probably moving on one of these in the next week or so, with my own
$$ for my own computer, so I'm getting a bit nervous. This is the last
chance I'll have for someone to tell me why this is not a good idea.
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